A-3

See also: a3, a-3, and A3

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A-3

1. (finance) Short-term bond credit rating by S&P Global Ratings, indicating that the issuer's ability to meet its obligations is adequate.

English

Noun

A-3 (plural A-3s)

1. (military) Air operations and training officer.
   • 1986, Haywood S. Hansell, The strategic air war against Germany and Japan:

     Col. Cecil E. Combs (A-3) Combat Operations

2. (military) Operations and training section of an Air Force staff.
   • 1989, Robert Frank Futrell, Ideas, Concepts, Doctrine : Basic Thinking in the United States Air Force 1907-1960:

     At the policy level, the functions of planning and establishing policies were lodged in A-1 (Personnel), (A-2) Intelligence, (A-3) Training...

3. (military) Sky warrior twin engine all weather attack aircraft.